Racism in Football

Racial abuse is nothing new in the football field. Here are five big incidents from the various European leagues...

1. Fan Fury

In February 2005, FC Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o suffered racial verbal abuse from Real Zaragoza spectators. The fans began making monkey-like chants whenever Eto'o had possession of the ball and peanuts were hurled onto the pitch.

2. Islamophobic Chant

In November 2008, Middlesbrough's Egyptian forward Mido was subjected to Islamophobic chanting from Newcastle United fans.

3. Racial Abuse

In April 2009, Internazionale's Mario Balotelli (an Italian footballer of Ghanaian descent) was subjected to racial abuse from Juventus fans.

4. Big Penalty

In October 2011, Luis Suarez (left) was accused of racially abusing Patrice Evra (right). English FA fined Suarez £40,000 and banned him for eight matches.

5. Banned Terry

The most high profile incident came in light during a match between Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers. England captain John Terry was caught allegedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand. Terry was banned for four matches by the English FA. (Source: Wikipedia)